Alamance Scholars
Interested in the Alamance Scholars Program?
Contact Jodi Hofberg. Program Coordinator
Email: jodi_hofberg@abss.k12.nc.us
Office Phone: 336.438.4000 ext. 37838
Mobile: 336.264.7266
Alamance Burlington Schools has launched a new partnership with Alamance Community College and Elon University designed to support students in pursuing a teaching career and returning to our community upon college graduation.
Goals and Outcomes for the Alamance Scholars Partnership
To improve the pipeline and opportunities to become a PK-12 teacher in ABSS;
To increase opportunities for people of the Alamance community to further their education;
To increase the number of highly qualified, diverse, equity-minded teachers in our community;
To acknowledge teachers are an important part of our success as a community.
Benefits of Being an Alamance Scholar
What supports do students receive from the partners?
A rigorous yet supportive structure led by ABSS Alamance Scholars Specialist
Access to NC Career and College Promise (CCP) courses & advising
Free tuition and textbooks for CCP courses at ACC
Students remain enrolled at their current high school
Teacher Prep Pathway Curriculum Plan designed specifically for University Transfer students
Field experiences
Access to special advising
Scholarship and grant opportunities
Graduate with an Associate’s degree
Access to the Director & Coordinator of Alamance Scholars Program
Reduced tuition rate supplemented by grants and scholarships
Dual academic advising
Bachelor’s degree from Elon with eligibility for NC Teaching License